Question

When an organization hires new employees, there may be no more important part of that process than the organizational socialization process. This process takes place over 3 steps or phases;

a. anticipatory socialization—those activities that take place prior to the first day on the job;
b. encounter—where the newcomer learns what the organization is really like; and
c. change and acquisition—where members master important tasks and roles.
d. This process can be achieved through a variety of processes and tactics.
e. This exercise will challenge your understanding of some of the characteristics of these tactics and processes.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answers are "a. anticipatory socialization—those activities that take place prior to the first day on the job; ", "b. encounter—where the newcomer learns what the organization is really like;" and "c. change and acquisition—where members master important tasks and roles.".

Explanation: The 3 steps or phases of the organizational socialization process are:

1) Anticipatory socialization: those activities that take place prior to the first day on the job;

2) Encounter: where the newcomer learns what the organization is really like;

3) Change and acquisition: where members master important tasks and roles.